Acquisition of Hotel Properties - Revenue and Operating Income (Details) $ in Thousands	12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015 USD ($)
Residence Inn San Diego Gaslamp
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	$ 12,670
Operating Income	6,850
Residence Inn Dedham, MA
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	1,995
Operating Income	1,043
Residence Inn Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	2,132
Operating Income	863
Hilton Garden Inn Marina del Rey, CA
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	2,500
Operating Income	1,200
Total
Business Acquisition [Line Items]
Revenue	19,297
Operating Income	$ 9,956

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